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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Acne Treatment and Therapeutic Strategies One of the most common skin diseases presenting to family physicians Considerable psychological impact on the quality of life No cure, but the disease can be controlled through medications

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Acne Treatment and Therapeutic Strategies Four important factors plugging of the hair follicle hyperactivity of the sebaceous gland proliferation of Propionobacterium Acnes inflammation Pathophysiology

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Acne Treatment and Therapeutic Strategies Stages of Development

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Acne Treatment and Therapeutic Strategies Key Elements in History previous medications used current products being used for acne medical problems other medications use of cosmetics or hair pomades recreational activities and occupation Patient Evaluation